Tragedy Strikes as Indonesian Volcano Erupts, Claiming Lives

Fri Mar 14 2025 16:25:14 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Tragedy Strikes as Indonesian Volcano Erupts, Claiming Lives

A devastating eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki results in at least 10 fatalities and widespread destruction in East Nusa Tenggara.


The Indonesian volcano, located on Flores Island, erupted in the early hours of Monday, causing fatalities and extensive damage to nearby villages. Evacuations are underway as the government raises the volcano's alert status and warns of further dangers.



At least ten fatalities have been confirmed following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in eastern Indonesia, which took place at 23:57 local time on Monday. According to the Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMG), the volcanic eruption unleashed a torrent of lava and rocks that impacted villages situated roughly 4 kilometers (2 miles) from the crater. Reportedly, seven villages have experienced significant damage and destruction, leaving homes burned and inhabitants at risk.

Local officials initiated evacuation procedures early on Monday, relocating residents to safer areas approximately 20 kilometers (13 miles) away from the volcano's dangerous perimeter. PVMG has elevated the volcano's alert status to its highest level, declaring that a 7-kilometer (4-mile) radius of the eruption must be evacuated for safety reasons. Eyewitness footage shared with various news outlets depicted scenes of chaos, with citizens engulfed in volcanic ash and their homes ablaze.

Authorities from Indonesia's disaster management agency expressed concerns over potential flash floods and lava flows in the days to come. A state of emergency has been declared in the region for the next 58 days, allowing for central government assistance to reach the 10,000 residents affected by the disaster.

Indonesia's geographical positioning within the Pacific “Ring of Fire” makes it prone to seismic activities, with this latest incident following a series of volcanic eruptions across the archipelago. Earlier this year, a similar eruption from Mount Ibu on Halmahera Island necessitated the evacuation of seven more villages, highlighting the ongoing threat of volcanic activity in the area.

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